Guest WoodridgeDodge Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hi there, I'm a new member to the forums, so this is my first post.My wife's grandfather purchased a DC8 1960's, because it was just like the one his father owned when he was a child. It has been a work in progress since then. In the last couple years I have begun doing most of the wrenching on it as he is growing less flexible, and I have been honored to help.While there are still a lot of details to restore, it's very drivable and display worthy. In fact, Memorial Day 2009 was the first time the car was on display since he has owned it! He let me drive it in the local parade. What a blast!So there's the background.Here's the first question.I've done a little looking around on the net, but haven't found any reproductions or replacements for the beauty of a radiator cap that was originally on this car.Here is an image of what we have with some primer on it.Know anybody who could fix/remake something like this? Anyone have one?I'm assuming that most 1930 model year Dodge rad caps would work, is that correct?Any ideas or guidance would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) The gentleman you want to talk to is David Hochhalter of New Era Motors. He is the 1930 DC8 guy. John Edited September 20, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Got a photo of that car that you can post here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WoodridgeDodge Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I've posted some photos in my album section here.Thanks, I'll give John a call.Is he a member on the forum?Thanks again.Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I've posted some photos in my album section here.Thanks, I'll give John a call.Is he a member on the forum?Thanks again.BenI'm John....he is David. He was a member. Have not seen a post from him in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WoodridgeDodge Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Right, sorry, reading to quickly.I'll try to get in touch with David.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Very nice car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 David's email address is dodge8brosdave@povn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 That is a beutifull car Ben, John is right David is defanitely the most knowledgable, I am surprised that you have been at it this long without speaking with him. He has helped me many times throughout the years with my own car. He is in Orgeon so be aware of the possible time zone difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dbnz Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 One was sold her in NZ recently on our version of Ebay:1930's Dodge Straight 8 Radiator Mascot. for sale - TradeMe.co.nz - New Zealand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9rick Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Hi, did you ever find a radiator cap? I have the same problem . I am looking for a cap and having no luck. rick.heine@louisvilleky.gov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35cz8 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi Ben, Any luck on finding that cap yet? Also, how is your project comming along? My DC8's are still sitting, awaiting time to work on them.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 THat cap looks much like the one that I bought at the tractor shop for a 9N Ford. I think it was like eight bucks. Might do till the correct one shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Similar...1929 1930 1931 1932 RADIATOR CAP CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH BUICK RATROD FORD TRACTOR | eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thats the one John except that the one I bought was painted black. This guy wants 80 bucks for his pitted one and like I said above, for sale at the tractor shop a bunch cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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